Federal Grant Award Summary

Orange County, Florida received a $120,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office under the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (CFDA 14.896), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds salaries and fringe benefits for FSS Coordinators responsible for implementing the FSS program for residents of public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based rental assistance properties within Orange County.

The FSS Coordinators supported by this award will enroll and maintain families in the program, develop individualized training and service plans, and build partnerships with employers and community service providers to support economic mobility. Orange County is required to maintain a minimum number of participating families based on the number of funded coordinator positions, with the first coordinator position serving at least 25 families and additional positions each serving 50 additional families during the performance period. Over their participation in the program, FSS participants are expected to achieve employment, improve wages, and meet individual self-sufficiency goals through the coordinated services and support provided.